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Díaz joins the elite list of scorers of AFCON’S opening goals

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December 23, 2025

MOROCCAN playmaker Brahim Diaz etched his name into football history by scoring the opening goal of AFCON 2025 on Sunday evening.

- HERMAN GIBBS

This moment not only exemplified his notable prowess on the pitch but also saw him join an exclusive group of legendary footballers, including Marc-Vivien Foé (Cameroon, 2000) and George Weah (Liberia, 2002).

In a thrilling start to the 35th edition of the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), the atmosphere at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat was electrifying. The sellout crowd of 53,000 fans witnessed a spectacular opening ceremony.

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